The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-11-24

Doubtless many boy has had his
hair assume perpendicular attitude
upon reading the works of Stanley, or
Du Chaillu, or others OF our explorers,
who have pictured savage life in all
its ferocity and disgusting detail.
Such boys have doubtless returned de-
vout thanks that they live 10 Chris
tian country, where the people are ell
evated above the mere indulgence of
animal propensities, where education
thrives, and men are lead heavenward
from the cradle. Well, it is good
thought. But, boys, we should travel
with our eyes open 'Tis true that
there are Churches, and School Hous-
es, and Sunday Schools, and good in
huences, in our wonderful State OF
Ohio-but there are Democrats here.
too, as we shall show you. Let's see,
how far is it? Perhaps few miles
over a hundred, from the peaceful
home of the Jackson County boy to
the city Of Cincinnati. Even in that
wicked city there are Churches and
Christian people. Would you believe
us, boys, would you believe us, Chris
tian people, if we were to tell you that
scenes are presented almost daily in
Cincinnati that would put to shame
the widest and most brutal savage
yet discovered elsewhere in heathen-
dom? We will not risk having our
veraclty questioned, or your credulity
taxed. We quote local news item
from Cincinnati paper. 1t refers to
a dog-fght.
"All preliminary arrangements be-
ing completed, time was called, and
the dogs, eager for the fray, sprang at
each ether. The crowd stood with
distended eyes watching the brutal
sport, and encouraging the dogs to
the slaughter.
The dogs had been fighting but a
few minutes when it became apparent
that Dumphey's canine was getting
the worst Of it and was unable to cope
with its more ferocious rival. On
seeing this Dumphey proposed that
the fight be declared off. This prop
osition at once precipitated the row
that ended SO disastriously for Dunn
phey.
Suddenly there was a blow struck
and second later both candles were
extinguished. Then a general row
commenced and the dogs and men
soon became mixed in fighting,
snarling mass. The men and dogs
fought for several minutes and finally
became separated. Then it for the
first time became known that the
fore-fnger of Dumphey's right hand
had been bitten off by one Of the dogs.
A candle was lighted and the stump
Of the severed member held up for in
spection. The finger was found to be
entirely bitten off, and then search
was commenced to find it. After a
while the blackened piece of flesh was
picked up by Mahan, who put it in
his pocket. He than took Dumphey
to saloon close by, and bathed the
injured hand in whisky. 1t did Snot
penetrate fast enough, and both men
began to drink the liquor.
An hour later the men were found
by Officer McAdams and his partner
in a beastly state of intoxication.
Dumphey's hand was in a frightful
condition, and the prisoners were ur-
able to give any account of how it oc-
Cured.
Arriving at the station-house, the
injured man was cared for, after
which both were locked up on the
charge of drunkenness. Yesterday
morning the men had sobered up suf-
fciently to explain how the injury oc-
Cured. Mahan felt in his pockets,
and finally drew forth piece of black
ened flesh, which, on inspection. prov
ed to be his companions finger. Both
prisoners were arraigned in Che Police
Court yesterday morning, and Judge
Caldwell sentenced them to three
months each in the Work-house.